Here is a starting place for parents or a good reference place after attending one of our presentations:

 

Great overview on apps….good for parents to have if they are rather clueless or need basic information: 

www.today.com/moms/moms-you-ought-know-11-social-media-apps-teens-are-6C10833314

 

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-parental-control-apps,review-2258.html

 

Great Story on how the teenage mind works.  Read this to remind yourself of how your brain and your child’s brains are different ;)

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/10/teenage-brains/dobbs-text/2

 

Videos we used during a presentation (which you can use yourself if our fee is not within your limits):

 

Funny video on comedian who freaks people out with their own Instagram posted information:

http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/how-totally-freak-people-out-simply-info-they-share-social-media-153963

 

http://abc.go.com/watch/2020/SH559026/VDKA0_n96ufiyb/2020-322-steubenville-after-the-partys-over   Steubenville sexual assault story. Must watch for all parents of teens! Parents watch before you show your teen and sit with them and explain)

 

http://www.ted.com/talks/juan_enriquez_how_to_think_about_digital_tattoos.html?qshb=1&utm_expid=166907-23&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ted.com%2F

 

http://www.ted.com/playlists/26/our_digital_lives.html

 

http://www.parentingteensonline.com/

 

http://www.parentingateenager.net/teensandinternet.html

 

http://www.hlntv.com/clusters/generation-overshare

 

http://www.thatsnotcool.com

videos and games for kids (Texting, password sharing)

 

GREAT GREAT Site…shows role modeling and how to talk to kids and so much more!  Great go to! 

http://cyberbullying.us/resources/parents/

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Favorite blogs and resources.  Go here to research your question and if you still need help, please contact us.

 

http://www.theonlinemom

http://www.net nanny.com

http://www.commonsensemedia.org

http://www.netsmartz.org  Great videos and kid friendly games and information on basic safety,etc..

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Kidsprivacy.wordpress.com

 

ikeepsafe.org

http://cdn.netsmartz.org/tipsheets/protecting_kids.pdf (Good for basics online safety)



http://www.austinisd.org/technology



http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203806504577181351486558984.html



http://www.anniefox.com/fc.html  (Parent series of parenting tips from author of middle school confidential)



 

Recommended Books:

 

IRULES by Janell Burley

 

It's Complicated byDana Boyd

 

Brainstorm, The Power and the Purpose of the Teenage Brain, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, MD



Cyber Savvy by Nancy Willard



lol...OMG by Matt Invester ( parents of high school and college age recommended reading )



Queen Bees Wannabees by Rosalind Wiseman (must read book to understand girl drama)

Masterminds and Wingmen is her boy book and a great take on boy issues.  Follow her Rosalindwiseman.com



Sticks and Stones by Emily Bazelon (new, and helps us understand bystander role)



How to Hug a Porcupine by Julie A. Ross (perfect boy book)



Logged On and Tuned Out by Vicki Courtney



iDisorder by Larry Rosen  (is to much creating mental health issues?) 



reWIRED by Larry Rosen (so good uses of technology in school)



The Developming Mind  by Daniel Siegel



Texting, Facebook and Social Media by Shawn Marie Edgington



 

HayThere Socia lMedia great site for educational or purchasing information

http://haytheresocialmedia.com/savingface/  for parents or educators

 

How to disable Geotagging:  http://gcn.com/articles/2012/12/10/how-to-disable-smart-phone-geotagging-feature.aspx  



Parental controls on iPhone:  
http://www.bewebsmart.com/ipod-ipad-iphone/how-to-restrict-apps-by-rating/

Great article! How to age restrict apps and restrict in-app purchases.

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Sources:
 

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews reviews of media with age ratings

http://mashable.com/family-parenting/ If you want to be current on social media,

 

http://mashable.com/2013/02/08/tech-savvy-mom-keep-up-with-kids/ “Whac-a-mole” article

http://www.getnetwise.org/videotutorials/

http://www.kidshealth.org/

http://www.netsmartz.org/
http://www.fbi.gov/

http://edudemic.com/2013/04/50-education-technology-tools-you-can-start-using-today/ “good” technology tools/apps



Web Software:

One-Click Safety Kit by Shawn Edgington (DVD)

 
http://kids.getnetwise.org/tools/     


http://www1.k9webprotection.com/


http://www.internetsafety.com/safe-eyes-parental-control-software.php?

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http://www.netnanny.com/

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http://internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/

http://internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/school-is-out-porn-is-in.html

 

 

Family Contract Ideas:

http://www.safekids.com/contract_kid.htm

tp://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/Media-Time-Family-Pledge.aspx?nfstatus3a+No+local+token  ( media pledge )

 

 

 

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